In many other parts of the world, and in most of the published literature, sour rot is a syndrome characterized by decay, oxidation (browning) of the berry skin and the smell of acetic acid (vinegar) emanating from diseased grapes that break down and begin to leak their contents, hence the "sour" designation.

David Walker, the UK's leading expert on the condition, from Anderson Moores, said: "Although we are working hard to find out the cause of Alabama Rot, it is currently still unknown, which makes the reappearance of the disease concerning.

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